Today's match

Gujarat Titans (GT) vs

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

KEY MATCH-UP

Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) vs Mohammed Shami (GT)

In a batting unit that has struggled for consistency, Shikhar Dhawan has provided solidity with a couple of notable half-centuries. He is among the top run-getters this season with 307 runs in nine matches at an average of 38.37 and strike rate of 126.33. If Gujarat can dismiss Dhawan early, they will go a long way towards restricting them to a below-par total. Mohammed Shami is often Gujarat's go-to bowler for wickets in the powerplay, and he is likely to exploit any movement on offer with the new ball to make inroads into the Punjab line-up.